Kaylie Smith really knows how to hook a reader in! I fell in love with Phantasma and Enchantra was no different! I loved how strong and forthcoming Genevieve was in book one and her charter did not disappoint in book two! This series will check all your boxes and then some. If you’re looking for a dark romance fantasy with games that will game and the spice that keeps on spicing then this is definitely your next series!

This book was so entertaining. It brought the same violent, romantic, sexy energy as the first book and I highly recommend it especially if you liked Phantasma. The banter was witty, the games were dangerous, I cannot express how much I enjoyed the book.

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Thank you forever/secondskybooks + the author for the chance to read an early copy of Enchantra!
What. A. Book.

I wasn’t sure how the games were going to play out after Phantasma, but wow—this follow-up blew me away. The stakes were higher, the banter was sharper, the romance was chef’s kiss spicy, and the world somehow got even darker and dreamier.

🖤 Forced/fake marriage
🖤 Shadow daddy energy
🖤 Deadly paranormal game of hide and seek
🖤 Found family
🖤 Touch-her-and-die vibes
🖤 Demons, devils, wraiths, and more
🖤 Spicy, witty, gritty romantasy goodness
🖤 Can be read as a standalone

Genevieve, our FMC, is a total standout. She’s strong, bold, and never a damsel in distress. I absolutely loved her arc and the way she holds her own in a world crawling with power plays and monsters.

Here are a few quotes I highlighted (and then re-read five times):

🖤 “I need to feel you worship me.”
 “I’m a creature of Hell, worshipping is not usually in my nature… But for whatever time you remain in my bed, I will make it your shrine.” (Swoooonnnn)

🖤 “Love did not give a single fuck about time.”

🖤 “Let yourself fall in love. Let yourself fall out of it. You never know when you could lose someone and not have the opportunity to do so again.”

If you’re into fantasy romance with a dark twist, sizzling tension, and unputdownable pacing—this one’s for you. Enchantra is an addictive, wicked ride I’ll be recommending to everyone who loves a touch of shadow with their spice. 🔥

What a fun rollercoaster of a book! Let's talk characters. Genevieve Grimm is a confident queen who I want to be my BFF stat. She doesn't let anyone push her around, she's strong, brave, and protects those she cares for. I LOVE her as our FMC! Rowin Silver is our shadow daddy who could teach Xaden some lessons. He loves his family HARD and has a heart of gold. He also has piercings and tattoos soooo‼️‼️. The rest of the Silver clan - I want Ellin to be in our BFF circle too and also I'm claiming Covin Silver as mine (okay and Sevin too). Love the other siblings as well; they're all so different, which is quite the feat to accomplish!

The plot - LOVED the idea of The Hunt and that's all I'll say! There were some fun twists and turns along the way that kept the idea fresh and put different spins on the game. There were definitely some things I didn't see coming. I even teared up at the end which I did NOT have on my bingo card. I have a feeeeeeling where book 3 is going and I'm so here for it!!!

Overall, I absolutely adored this book and if you loved Phantasma you will LOVE this one!!!

Thank you so much to Kaylie Smith, Second Sky, Forever, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read prior to release day on 4/8!

I LOVED Phantasma and somehow this was even better.

I wasn’t sure on Genevieve after reading Phantasma but oh my gosh do I love her now. And Rowin? Holy moly. This book.

The story was captivating from the get go and although it again centred around a game set inside a house it didn’t feel like a rehash of Phantasma, it was completely different but highly enjoyable. I liked every single character in this book. It was high stakes, spicy and I could not get enough. I laughed, gasped, cried even stomped my feet. I’m going to need 7-10 business days to get over this. I will 100% be convincing everyone that will listen to pick this up on release day. I cannot wait for further instalments in this series!

Thank you to Second Sky Books and NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Enchantra! It’s the second book in the series and set on an estate in Italy. Genevieve is Ophelia’s sister, and she accepts an invitation that was meant for her mother. When Genevieve arrived, she is turned away by handsome, mysterious but rude, Rowin. She finds a way inside and immediately regrets it. Unfortunately, she is now trapped and her freedom comes with a price. This was such a fun and entertaining book to read! I enjoyed the world building, the complex characters, the witty banter, drama and romance. Kaylie is such a whimsical storyteller and I felt like I was experiencing everything right alongside the characters.
Read if you like:
💀Enemies to lovers
💀Fake relationship
💀Game of hide and seek
💀Found family
💀Forced proximity

I loved this book. Loved the chemistry and banter between characters. There were secrets, mystery and twists. We get to see things from Vivi’s perspective. As soon as Vivi Enter Enchantra to find out the answers, she gets trapped in the premise and the game has began. Just like phantasma, there are different rounds of hunt. But there is more than the deadly game. The chemistry between characters is undeniable. Romance is spot on. I highly recommend it. The book will leave you longing for more. Thanks to the Publisher for giving me early access to this book.

Thank you to Second Sky and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Anything Kaylie Smith writes, I will love. “Enchantra” had me on the edge of my seat and in a whirlwind of emotion. Genevieve and Rowin’s dynamic felt very real and Smith did a great job of bringing life to even the most minor characters.

I only have one gripe. I loved “Phantasma” because it was original, it didn’t feel like anything I’d read before. “Enchantra” was not that way. To me, it was a blend of “The Hunger Games” and Smith’s own Heartless Fates series. I love both of those series but I did experience some deja vu.

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Thank you so much for approving me for this ARC :) I struggled a little with the pacing of Phantasma but this was SOOO much better. I enjoyed the characters much more and had a lot more fun with this book. Particularly the individuality of the siblings.

The only issue I faced is that the pacing *still* isn't perfect. I often felt like I had whiplash trying to keep up with what was happening. It's usually a good thing to have twists and turns on the page, however when it happened so often it was a little hard to keep up in my own head. However if you're looking for a fun, spooky read, with good characters that's fast paced - this is the book for you

Overall I had a blast with this book and i'm sure others will too :)

Emotional rollercoaster, and I loved the ride!

This book was above and beyond what I was expecting. I enjoyed book one of this series, but I was blown away by this one! I was easily swept away into the world once again. This book started off with a fast-paced vibe, and it continued to keep giving. I felt like this book held my interest from start to finish. There was never a moment where I wanted to step out of the story.

Vivi and Rowin were just flawless. Their story was chaotic, sexy, and just wonderfully done. They had me laughing, giggling, and crying throughout the story. Vivi was bold and fearless, and Rowin was just *chef's kiss*. Every moment with him just had me enraptured. Definitely book boyfriend material. The ending for these two characters had me bawling, and I just loved them so much. This book was fast paced, and it felt different than the first one for sure. There was so much that happened, and it keeps you engaged the whole time.

My only small quip was it wasn't as spicy as I expected, which isn't a bad thing per se. And don't get me wrong, there is spice and it does give. But I think I was just expecting more. But it was still amazing regardless. I just think there was some missed potential.

Overall this book had me at the edge of my seat, and it had my emotions all over the place. Would forever recommend this book to all the romantasy readers. This one will have you hooked and obsessing like no other.

I would like to give a huge thank you to the author, the publisher, and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rating: 5/5

THANK YOU Second Sky/ Forever pub for this ARC!

I am completely obsessed with this book and every single character within its pages.

-marriage of convenience
-gothic, paranormal romance
-like 27 hot af siblings (SEVIN!!!)
-deals with devils
-deadly, high stakes games
-cursed manor
-ROWIN (the hottest)
-GENEVIEVE (the baddest)

If you liked Phantasma, you'll LOVE Enchantra.

As a fan of Phantasma, I was thrilled to receive an ARC of this book. The intriguing premise and setting immediately grabbed my attention. Although I initially was concerned about similarities to the first book, the introduction of the distinct and uniquely quirky protagonist quickly put those worries to rest. Though there were a lot of new characters introduced, each personality shone through and prevented any confusion. The book truly excelled in its witty banter, the spicy romance, and the exciting action scenes that kept the story dynamic and engaging. I would recommend this one to fans of the first book as well as fans of the movie "Ready or Not". I can't wait to see where this series goes next!

*I received this book as an arc in return for an honest opinion review. All opinions are my own.

I LOVED Phantasma (seriously, I read it in hours), so when I got the notification that I received an ARC for Enchantra, I was thrilled. And, as usual, Kaylie didn't disappoint. This somehow exceeded my expectations, which were already high as it was, and I can't wait to grab my own copy for my shelf. The romance in this one had me kicking my feet like a schoolgirl. And don't even get me started on the world-building and atmosphere! Simply chef's kiss!

I'll pick up anything Kaylie writes.

Enchantra by Kaylie Smith ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Last year, Phantasma surprised me with 1) how quickly I devoured it and 2) how much I enjoyed it. So Enchantra was one of my most anticipated reads of this year.

Let me tell you - I was NOT disappointed. Once again, I flew through this one and loved every minute of it. I loved the cast of characters, morally gray, difficult, humorous. I loved the world that had been created and the magic that lived there. I did wish for a bit more games and explanation of that, but overall, I was completely enthralled.

You don’t necessarily have to read Phantasma first, but I do feel like I understand more of the world because of it.

If you’re looking for a bit of escape, Wicked Games might be just what you need.

This was incredible! I think it was even better than Phantasma! Genevieve was incredible and strong and badass and don’t get me started on Rowin! The chemistry the spice the plot all perfection! It was for sure one of my favorite books I’ve read recently and can’t wait to add to our library!

To say I’m heartbroken this book is over is an understatement. I’m DEVASTATED. This story was SPECTACULAR. Dare I say better than Phantasma? Because I think it was. This book has me in a chokehold. Vivi and Rowin are EVERYTHING. There was so much action, gore, spice. The hunts? Oh my god I’m obsessed. This story had so many twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat and had me in its grasp from the first sentence. I am absolutely in love with Enchantra. I would give this 20 stars if I could. Hands down one of the best books I have read in 2025! I appreciate the opportunity to read this before its release.

This book was just as good as the first. I absolutely adore this series! I loved Rowan and Genevieve’s story, their banter was so fun! If you love marriage of convenience, found family and deadly trials, you will love this book!

I loved this book just as much as the first one. This is a standalone novel, so you don’t need to read the first one before you read the second. It’s the perfect kind of dart romantasy I adore!

I honestly don't think I can fully put into words how much I loved Enchantra!

I adored Genevieve, and how strong headed she is! when she is turned away from Enchantra...she is not taking that as an option and managed to find her own way in, something that would change her life forever.

And then we meet Rowin... the handsome, stubborn man that he is who quickly had me swooning over him too (When you read it, you will understand!)
He comes up with a plan to help them both succeed, a plan which forces them into close proximity, and ultimately sparks begin to fly between them!

The excitement I had for this book was unreal, and I am so so happy to say it exceeded all of my already sky high expectations!. The story was incredible, and the characters were brought to life beautifully... I loved every single thing about this book!.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Second Sky Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

Wow I don’t have the words to say how much I enjoyed this book.

This book was so immersive. It felt like I stepped through a portal and into the beautiful Italy setting of this book.

This is my first book that I’ve read by Kaylie Smith and all I have to say is that I definitely have a new auto buy author. I immediately want to read Phantasma after this. (I know it’s technically the first book and I read the second first but I did not feel as if I missed anything at least because her writing was done so well.)

I absolutely loved the fmc, Genevieve. She was so curious and stubborn. I could see so many parts of myself in her. My heart absolutely ached when I read about her feelings of just wanting to belong somewhere. I feel like we can all resonate in some part with that.🥹 She was also so strong and did not back down from a fight no matter if people thought she wouldn’t make it. I loved seeing her prove people wrong.

I know we all love a mmc with shadow powers and Rowin did NOT disappoint. I can definitely say he’s my fav mmc with shadow powers.🤭 He was also so snarky and protective. I absolutely loved it!!

Genevieve and Rowin had such great sizzling chemistry. - He smirked. “Are words the only claws you’ve got?” “Come closer and let’s see,” she crooned. - This is just one example of the absolute amazing banter they had. I loved seeing them slowly warm up towards each other to the point where they would risk their lives for each other. Romance is certainly not dead in this book. 🤭 And don’t even get me started on the small caring things Rowin did.🥹

This book absolutely blew my breath away.

This book is a must read for all fantasy lovers, especially ones who like trials or the movie Ready or not!🤭

Thank you so much to the author, Kaylie Smith and Second Sky/Forever for an e-arc of this book! I can’t wait to see what the future brings for more Kaylie Smith books!